Tricorn RTS models the resources available to manufacturers, including work groups, holidays, absences, shift patterns and subcontracting, to provide a true snapshot of what is available at any instant. Tools to change the model allow daily variations, like just-in-time orders, machine breakdown or overtime, to be quickly incorporated and viewed in real time.

Look ahead facilities make it possible to check the capacity of each resource and test the impact of new contracts on the ability to deliver on time, up to one year in advance. Analysis of the status of each resource will highlight both bottlenecks and spare capacity, giving managers sufficient information to allocate additional facilities or search for suitable new work.

The drag and drop interface enables “what if” interrogation of the schedule. By moving tasks and altering resources users get instant graphical feedback, enabling them to see the impact of changes such as new orders, subcontracting, new equipment, altered shift patterns and alternative processes.

Resource management in Tricorn RTS makes it easy to optimise the use of manufacturing facilities, maximising productivity, return on investment, and profit.